Information Technology University of the Punjab(ITU)
A public university in Lahore established in 2012 under a Punjab law to focus on science, technology and engineering. It teaches BS Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering, MS in Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity and Computer Engineering, and a PhD in Computer Science.
Lahore
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
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ITU Undergraduate Admissions Test, SAT I, HEC USAT, ECAT, NTS NAT (IE or ICS), ACT, ITU Graduate Admissions Test
When admissions open
| Intake | Applications | Test | Classes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall, bachelorsread from Fall 2026 (Round 2) | July to August | August | August | Official · ITU admissions page with 2026 Round 2 calendar |
| Fall, mastersread from Fall 2026 (Round 2) | July to August | August | August | Official · ITU admissions page with 2026 Round 2 calendar |
- Fall bachelors: Round 2, 2026: online admission 20 July to 5 August, deadline to upload SAT, USAT, NTS, ACT or ECAT results 5 August, ITU test for listed programmes 8 August, first merit list 10 August, classes from 31 August. An earlier round ran before this one; its dates were not on the pages read.
- Fall masters: Round 2, 2026: online admission 20 July to 5 August, graduate test for MS CS, MS DS, MS Cybersecurity and MS CE on 8 August, merit list 10 August, classes from 31 August.
These are the months each cycle has usually run, read from the cycle named beside them. Exact dates are announced by the university every year, so check the admissions page before you plan around them.
How admission works
- 1
Apply on the ITU admission portal
Official · ITU admission norms and selection criteriaOnline applicationITU announces each cycle on its website and in the media. Register and submit the online form; only complete applications that meet the eligibility criteria are considered.
- 2
ITU Admissions Test, or upload an accepted score
Official · ITU admission norms and selection criteriaEntry testEligible applicants take the ITU Admissions Test in Lahore. Undergraduates can instead upload SAT, HEC USAT, NTS NAT or ECAT results, depending on the programme.
- 3
Interview (some graduate programmes)
Official · ITU MS Computer Science admissions page +1InterviewPhDThere is no interview for MS CS, MS Data Science or MS Cybersecurity. PhD CS candidates are interviewed by potential supervisors and bring two reference letters.
- 4Merit list
Decisions are announced through the ITU merit list on the website, by SMS and email.
- 5
Provisional admission and document check
Official · ITU admission norms and selection criteriaDocument verificationAll admissions are provisional until proof of academic requirements and documents is received. Admission is cancelled if the intermediate or bachelor's result does not meet the eligibility criteria.
- 6Classes begin
Fall 2026 classes were scheduled from 31 August 2026.
Entry tests they consider
ITU Undergraduate Admissions Test
University's own testOfficial · ITU BS Computer Science admissions page +2For bachelors
90 minutes, mostly multiple choice, held at ITU in Arfa Software Technology Park, Lahore.
Minimum 50% for BS CS and BS AI. ITU publishes separate test patterns and sample papers for BSCS/BSAI and for BSSE/BSCE/BSEE.
About this testFor bachelors
Exempts from the ITU test with at least 550 in each of Math and EBRW, taken in the last two years. ITU SAT code 7537.
For bachelors
BS CS and BS AI accept USAT-CS, USAT-E or USAT-GS with at least 50% within the last year. BS SE and BS CE accept USAT-E or USAT-CS.
For bachelors
Accepted in place of the ITU test for BS Software Engineering and BS Computer Engineering (ECAT 2026 for the 2026 cycle).
For bachelors
Accepted in place of the ITU test for BS Software Engineering and BS Computer Engineering.
For bachelors
BS Software Engineering accepts an ACT composite (Math, English, Reading) of at least 25 and a Science score of at least 25.
ITU Graduate Admissions Test
University's own testOfficial · ITU MS Computer Science admissions page +1For masters, phd
Held at Arfa Software Technology Park. Minimum 50% for MS and 60% for PhD.
How merit is worked out
Bachelors (BS)
- Academic record (Matric 15% + Inter Part I / Inter / A-Level 35%)Official · ITU admission norms and selection criteria50%
BS CS and BS AI, for applicants with HSSC. O-Level only or A-Level awaiting: academic record 35%, test 65%.
- ITU Admission Test / SAT-I / USATOfficial · ITU admission norms and selection criteria50%
BS CS and BS AI. For BS SE and BS CE the split is also 50/50, with ECAT, USAT or NTS accepted as the test.
Masters (MS or MPhil)
- Academic recordOfficial · ITU admission norms and selection criteria40%
MS CS, MS Data Science, MS Cybersecurity. MS Computer Engineering is 50/50.
- Admission testOfficial · ITU admission norms and selection criteria60%
MS CS, MS Data Science, MS Cybersecurity.
PhD
- Academic recordOfficial · ITU admission norms and selection criteria30%
PhD Computer Science.
- Admission testOfficial · ITU admission norms and selection criteria35%
PhD Computer Science.
PhD Computer Science.
Who can apply
Bachelors (BS)
Official · ITU BS Computer Science admissions page +1BS CS and BS AI: FSc Pre-Engineering, FSc Pre-Medical, FA (Mathematics, Statistics, Economics), ICS, A-Levels, HSD or IB, with at least 50% in Matric and 50% in Intermediate, and 50% in the ITU test (or SAT/USAT). Students without HSSC Mathematics must pass 6 extra credit hours of foundation maths in the first year or lose admission.
BS Software Engineering: 50% in Matric (Science) and 50% in Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry; Biology, Physics and Chemistry; or Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science (DAE and equivalents accepted). Pre-Medical students take 6 extra credit hours of foundation maths. BS Computer Engineering: FSc Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical with additional Maths, ICS with Physics or DAE as per PEC guidelines.
Masters (MS or MPhil)
Official · ITU MS Computer Science admissions page +216 years of education in CS, DS, IT, SE, EE, CE, other engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field from an HEC recognised university, with at least 50% or CGPA 2.0, and 50% in the ITU Graduate Admissions Test.
18 years of education (MS/MPhil with thesis) in CS or a related field with first division or CGPA 3.0, 60% in the ITU Graduate Admissions Test, a statement of purpose, and an interview with potential supervisors.
Computing programmes and course outlines
Bachelors (BS)
BS Computer ScienceOfficial · ITU Programs and Course Outline (BS CS road map) +24 yearsLahoreNCEAC accredited19 core courses listed
Course list is the computing part of the road map on ITU's Programs and Course Outline page, last updated December 2023; the same page gives 130 credit hours in its degree table and 127 in the road map, so treat it as indicative. NCEAC lists accredited batches up to Fall 2022 (approved September 2025), and ITU says the department holds the W category.
Core courses
- Computing Fundamentals and Programming
- Object Oriented Programming
- Digital Logic Design
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Discrete Structures
- Microprocessor & Assembly Language
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Computer Architecture and Organization
- Operating Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Theory of Automata and Formal Languages
- Data Communication and Networks
- Software Engineering
- Compiler Construction
- HCI
- Information Security
- Final Year Project (I)
- Final Year Project (II)
BS Artificial IntelligenceOfficial · ITU BS Artificial Intelligence admissions page +14 yearsLahore
NCEAC approved the programme after a zero visit in September 2023, with one section of 50 students a year. ITU describes coursework in computing, mathematics, statistics, knowledge representation, neural networks, machine learning, NLP and vision; no official course list was found.
Full scheme of studiesBS Software EngineeringOfficial · ITU BS Software Engineering admissions page +14 yearsLahore
Run by the Department of Computer and Software Engineering, with industrial internships and projects built into the curriculum. NCEAC approved the programme after a zero visit in September 2023, one section of 50 a year.
Full scheme of studiesBS Computer EngineeringOfficial · ITU BS Computer Engineering admissions page4 yearsLahore
ITU calls this its newest department. Eligibility follows PEC guidelines. PEC accreditation status was not confirmed on the pages read.
Full scheme of studiesMasters (MS or MPhil)
MS Computer ScienceOfficial · ITU MS Computer Science admissions pageLahore
No interview. Candidates without a strong CS background take prerequisite CS courses decided at admission.
Full scheme of studiesMS Data ScienceOfficial · ITU MS Data Science admissions pageLahore
No interview. Expects data structures, calculus, linear algebra and programming.
Full scheme of studiesMS CybersecurityOfficial · ITU MS Cybersecurity admissions pageLahore
No interview. Expects data structures, calculus, linear algebra and programming.
Full scheme of studiesMS Computer EngineeringOfficial · ITU admission norms and selection criteriaLahore
PhD
PhD Computer ScienceOfficial · ITU PhD Computer Science admissions page +1Lahore
Applicants submit a statement of purpose with a proposed research title and are interviewed by potential supervisors. Full-time doctoral candidates receive a Pre-Doctoral Fellowship.
Full scheme of studiesCampuses
Arfa Software Technology Park, Ferozepur Road
Main campusLahore, 6th Floor, Arfa Software Technology Park, 346-B Ferozepur Road, Lahore
Home of the admissions office. ITU's undergraduate and graduate admission tests are held here.
Barki Road campus
Lahore
ITU's purpose-built main campus on Barki Road, Lahore, which ITU has been moving departments to in phases. The ITU Job Fair 2026 was held here. Which computing programmes teach here is not stated on the pages read.
What it costs
| Programme | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| BS Computer Science / AI / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering (Fall 2026 intake)Bachelors | PKR 204k to 236k/semesteras of 2026Fall 2026 first semester PKR 211,300 (tuition 164,000 plus university dues 47,300), rising about 5% a year to 236,000 by the final year. Summer and repeat courses PKR 9,600 per credit hour in 2026-27. | Official · ITU BS Computer Science admissions page +1 |
| BS computing programmes, whole degree (Fall 2026 intake)Bachelors | PKR 1.77M totalas of 2026Tuition 1,416,000 plus university dues 351,300 over eight semesters. | Official · ITU BS Computer Science admissions page |
| MS Computer Science / Data Science / Cybersecurity (Fall 2026 intake)Masters | PKR 144k/semesteras of 2026First semester: tuition 96,300 plus university dues 47,300. Later semesters vary with course load. | Official · ITU MS Computer Science admissions page +2 |
Fees are read from published fee structures and change every year. They exclude hostel, transport and one-off admission charges unless the row says otherwise.
Scholarships and financial aid
Top 3 Merit Scholarship (new BS intake)
First-semester tuition waiver for the top 3 admitted students in each discipline in the regular cycle.
CGPA Merit Scholarship (existing students)
Next-semester tuition waiver: 100% for CGPA 3.8 to 4.0, 75% for 3.65 to 3.79, 50% for 3.5 to 3.64.
ITU Graduate Discount
20% tuition discount for ITU graduates joining a graduate programme, for its standard duration.
Graduate Student Fellowship (MS)
Up to 10% of the admitted class, from the second semester on merit: Rs. 60,000 a month for one year, CGPA 3.0 to retain.
Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (PhD)
Tuition waived and a monthly stipend for full-time doctoral candidates for four years. The scholarships page lists Rs. 90,000 a month; the PhD CS page lists Rs. 80,000.
PEEF, Honhaar and HEC Need Based scholarships
External schemes: PEEF (up to 100 awards, 76 for BS and 24 for MS), the Punjab Government's Honhaar Undergraduate Scholarship, and HEC Need Based Scholarship.
Companies that recruit from here
Runs campus hiring· Holds a recruitment drive, test or interview day on this campus.
- Devsinc
On-campus recruitment drive listed by ITU's Placement Office.
- Educative
Educative Inc recruitment drive listed by ITU's Placement Office.
- CodeFulcrum
Recruitment drive listed by ITU's Placement Office.
- CureMD
Recruitment drive at ITU for its AI team, with aptitude, maths and programming tests, listed by the Placement Office.
- GoSaaS
Online recruitment drive listed by ITU's Placement Office.
- UWorx
Online recruitment drive listed by ITU's Placement Office.
- Technosoft
Recruitment drive listed by ITU's Placement Office.
- Techleadz
Recruitment drive listed by ITU's Placement Office.
- Chakor2023
On-campus recruitment drive with interviews on 27 April 2023, listed by the Placement Office.
At the career fair· Listed as an employer at the university's own career or job fair.
- Wateen Telecom2026
Named by ITU among 35+ companies at the ITU Job Fair 2026 on the Barki Road campus.
- SUPARCO2026
Named by ITU among companies at the ITU Job Fair 2026.
Industry partner· Has a formal tie with the university: a lab, an MoU, an advisory board seat.
- Ebryx2024
Signed an MoU with ITU on 9 January 2024 covering internships, jobs, guest lectures and final year projects.
Each link says how the company is tied to the university and where that is published. It is not a claim that the company hires only from here, or that a degree from here guarantees an interview.
How to actually get in
- ITU runs more than one admission round for Fall. In 2026 a second round opened on 20 July and closed on 5 August, so check the admissions calendar even if you missed the first deadline.
- You may not need ITU's own test: BS CS and BS AI accept SAT I (550 in each section) or HEC USAT (50%), and BS SE and CE accept ECAT, NTS NAT or USAT. Upload the result card on the portal by the stated deadline.
- For BS CS and AI, your Matric and Inter marks count for half of merit, so board results matter as much as the test.
- Pre-Medical students can apply to CS, AI and SE but must pass 6 extra credit hours of foundation maths in the first year.
- Fees are fixed per semester for your intake with about 5% yearly increases; the Fall 2026 BS first semester is PKR 211,300.
About Information Technology University of the Punjab
The Information Technology University of the Punjab was established under the Information Technology University of the Punjab Act 2012 (Act LIV of 2012), which set it up with its campus in Lahore. ITU says it came into being in 2012 to advance scholarship and innovation in science, technology and engineering, with a focus on cross-disciplinary applied research, close ties with the ICT industry and a structure that combines features of public and private universities.
For most of its history ITU has taught from the Arfa Software Technology Park on Ferozepur Road, where the admissions office is and where the admission tests are held. It is building a main campus on Barki Road in Lahore, where the 2026 job fair was held.
Computing is spread across departments: Computer Science runs BS CS, BS AI, MS CS, MS Data Science, MS Cybersecurity and PhD CS, while the Department of Computer and Software Engineering runs BS Software Engineering and BS Computer Engineering. ITU says its Department of Computer Science holds the NCEAC "W" category, and NCEAC's record lists accredited BS CS batches from 2013 to Fall 2022.
Sources
- The Information Technology University of the Punjab Act 2012read 2026-09-17
- ITU About pageread 2026-09-17
- ITU admissions page with 2026 Round 2 calendarread 2026-09-17
- ITU admission norms and selection criteriaread 2026-09-17
- ITU BS Computer Science admissions pageread 2026-09-17
- ITU BS Artificial Intelligence admissions pageread 2026-09-17
- ITU BS Software Engineering admissions pageread 2026-09-17
- ITU BS Computer Engineering admissions pageread 2026-09-17
- ITU MS Computer Science admissions pageread 2026-09-17
- ITU MS Data Science admissions pageread 2026-09-17
- ITU MS Cybersecurity admissions pageread 2026-09-17
- ITU PhD Computer Science admissions pageread 2026-09-17
- ITU scholarships and financial assistanceread 2026-09-17
- NCEAC accreditation record for ITUread 2026-09-17
- ITU event page: ITU's main campus on Barki Roadread 2026-09-17
Details on phased relocation seen in search result excerpts.
- ITU on X: ITU Job Fair 2026read 2026-09-17
Seen in search results: 35+ companies, 500+ students, Barki Road campus, naming Wateen Telecom and SUPARCO.
Whole profile last checked 2026-09-17.
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